Christ Stopped at Eboli
In the fascist Italy of 1935, a painter trained as a doctor is exiled to a remote region near Eboli. Over time, he learns to appreciate the beauty and wisdom of the peasants, and to overcome his isolation.
Where to watch Christ Stopped at Eboli in United States
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Where is Christ Stopped at Eboli streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About Christ Stopped at Eboli
Christ Stopped at Eboli is a 1979 Italian-language drama film directed by Francesco Rosi. The cast is led by Gian Maria Volonté, Paolo Bonacelli, Alain Cuny. It has a runtime of 3h 40m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Christ Stopped at Eboli was produced by RAI, Vides Cinematografica, and Action Films and made in France and Italy. It was released on February 23, 1979.
- Director
- Francesco Rosi
- Writers
- Tonino Guerra, Francesco Rosi, Raffaele La Capria
- Release date
- February 23, 1979
- Original language
- Italian
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Production
- RAI, Vides Cinematografica, Action Films
Christ Stopped at Eboli cast & crew
Christ Stopped at Eboli was directed by Francesco Rosi and written by Tonino Guerra, Francesco Rosi, and Raffaele La Capria.
The cast features Gian Maria Volonté as Carlo Levi, Paolo Bonacelli as Don Luigi Magalone, Alain Cuny as Barone Nicola Rotunno, Lea Massari as Luisa Levi, Irene Papas as Giulia Venere, and François Simon as Don Traiella.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Piero Piccioni, cinematography is by Pasqualino De Santis, and it was produced by Franco Cristaldi and Nicola Carraro.
Is Christ Stopped at Eboli worth watching?
Christ Stopped at Eboli holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 96 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 3h 40m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, Christ Stopped at Eboli is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Christ Stopped at Eboli
Gian Maria Volonté
Carlo Levi
Paolo Bonacelli
Don Luigi Magalone
Alain Cuny
Barone Nicola Rotunno
Lea Massari
Luisa Levi
Irene Papas
Giulia Venere
François Simon
Don Traiella
Luigi Infantino
Chauffeur
Accursio Di Leo
Joiner
Francesco Callari
Dottore Gibilisco
Vincenzo Vitale
Dottore Milillo (as Vincenzo Vitale)
Antonio Allocca
Don Cosimino
Vincenzo Licata
L'Italo-Americano
Christ Stopped at Eboli — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Christ Stopped at Eboli in United States?
Christ Stopped at Eboli is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Christ Stopped at Eboli on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Christ Stopped at Eboli is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Christ Stopped at Eboli in?
Christ Stopped at Eboli is originally in Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Christ Stopped at Eboli?
Christ Stopped at Eboli runs 3 hours 40 minutes (220 minutes).
▸What is Christ Stopped at Eboli rated?
It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 96 ratings.
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